Welcome to our society

MAY 09

New Articles Added:

Open Day 2006A must read for all prospective Medical students. A report highliting last year's open day at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Medical School.

The Myth of the ReturnRaising awareness of the differing attitudes of distinct generations of people from Bangladesh currently residing in the United Kingdom.

Jan 26

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Jan 24

New site launched! The society has just revamped its site and now includes a forum and up-to-date gallery of all the latest events taking place. Check back for further updates.

Click here to go to the forum now...

Welcome

Settled in? Made Friends? Got Involved? No??? Why not!!! Well we are the answer (we hope!). KCL Bangladesh Society has been very active this year churning out an eclectic range of events to suit the varied tastes of all our members - we think there's been something for all!! 

So what has your King's College Bangladesh Society been up to?

KCL BDS community action

  • "Getting into Medicine" - University Open Day helping children from disadvantaged communities access Medicine. A roaring success over 150 students attended from across London, all with very positive feedback.
  • Health Awareness Days - Giving students a chance themselves to go out and promote good health and giving advice within the community; targeting those issues that affect people of the subcontinent such as Diabetes and Heart Disease. We held our first Heath Awareness day at the Elephant and Castle Community Centre, an event led solely by students at Guy's, which was well-received by over 50 participants.
  • Tower Hamlets Student Mentor scheme and local workshops - preparing young people to enter higher education, raising aspirations and cultivating good role models for the wider community. Our members are currently taking part in the "Food 4 Thought" mentoring programme which runs in East London.

KCL BDS culture

  • Social Events - KCL BDS held our annual Iftar party at the Clifton, Brick Lane and also a Ladies Night in conjunction with Arabic Society - both were sold out!
  • Media - Meeting Nobel Prize winner Mohammed Yunus and the High Commissioner of Bangladesh and interviewed on BBC Asian Network Live.
  • Sports - Various inter-society football tournaments as well as competing with other ULU teams.

What can members look forward to?

As ever we are hoping to continue developing our community programme, so please join up and offer your services! In the next few weeks our members can look forward to Bangladesh: Politics Explained (a lecture looking into the current political turmoil in Bangladesh) and a Charity Eatathon (KCL BDS looking to crown the King of Big Eaters!). More social events held by KCL BDS Culture - Shisha Night, Graam Night (get clothed in your finest longhi and sarees and join us for something a tad more traditional) and for others looking for something a little quieter we also have film nights! 

We hope to have our new all singing and all dancing website up very shortly www.kclbds.co.uk where you can meet and get in contact with the committee, stay up-to-date with our events and post ideas on our forum! 

We remain open and welcoming to all regardless of religion or nationality, and hope that through our events, you will not only get the chance to meet inspiring people and have a great time but also find opportunities get hands-on in tackling the issues facing local communities today. 

Much love,
KCL BDS 2006/7

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